![]() There is no blanket prescription for every pet, as each is unique. Preventive care such as diet, supplements, exercise and regular wellness exams are the best way to keep our pets healthy for as long as possible. Our goal is to promote wellness, not just diagnose and treat illness. Frank chose the name of our clinic to be “Wellness Center” rather than veterinary hospital. Q: “Is there really anything that can be done to prevent illness?” Sometimes changes are within an internal organ that requires a vet’s training and skill to detect. Sometimes we don’t notice because it has been such a gradual change. Frank’s experience and expertise at feeling and seeing abnormalities or changes that we may not even notice is invaluable. Frank will also palpate the abdomen, feeling for abnormalities such as enlarged organs, lymph nodes or masses.ĭr. He may recommend blood work to monitor organ function such as the kidneys, liver or thyroid glands, as well as answer any questions you may have. Frank will do a thorough check of your pet’s eyes, ears, teeth, skin and joints. Q: “What can the Doctor see that I can’t see?”Īt each exam Dr. ![]() It also allows an informative discussion twice a year about ways to prevent common age-related illnesses or diseases. Frank to see changes that we don’t notice on a daily basis. Frank recommends an exam every six months starting at age 7 for dogs and starting at age 10 for cats. So an annual exam is the equivalent of you going to the doctor every 5-7 years. Remember, your pets age 5-7 years faster than we do. Q: “So how often should I bring my 10 year old cat in for an exam?” By the time you are seeing symptoms, the illness or disease has typically been progressing for some time. Keep in mind that our pets, particularly cats, are very good at hiding any signs of illness, it is their survival instinct. Frank to keep your dog or cat comfortable and pain-free for as long as possible. ![]() If you were in pain and having trouble getting up, wouldn’t you go to the doctor to see if you could get something to relieve the pain? And are you sure that it is just “typical old age stuff”? Better to get it checked out and get some suggestions from Dr. He just has some typical old age stuff like trouble getting up from lying down. Beep gets a hug during water therapy for arthritis with Tracieīut we hate the thought of our pets becoming “seniors” – just as much if not more than we hate to think of ourselves as seniors! So it’s only natural that we hesitate to bring our pets in more often than the usual annual exam.Īt the clinic, we frequently hear “My 8 year old dog seems perfectly healthy.
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